Ben Taffinder was born in Cirencester but moved to Cornwall's Roseland peninsula in 1995. He studied Fine Art at Falmouth College, then went on to create installations for outdoor sculpture events in Europe and Asia. He also worked locally as a diver and fisherman for his family business near Portscatho.

Ben took up painting full-time in 2010. His work can be seen at the Harbour Gallery in Portscatho.